to call

to call

– To transfer program execution to some section of code (usually a subroutine) while saving the necessary information to allow execution to resume at the calling point when the called section has completed execution. When a subroutine call occurs, one or more values (known as arguments or parameters) are often passed to the subroutine, which can then use and sometimes modify these values.
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Antonyms for "call":

Related Definitions for "call":

the option to buy a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date2

(sports) the decision made by an umpire or referee2

he was ejected for protesting the call2

a visit in an official or professional capacity2

the pastor's calls on his parishioners2

the salesman's call on a customer2

a brief social visit2

senior professors' wives no longer make afternoon calls on newcomers2

the characters in Henry James' novels are forever paying calls on each other, usually in the parlor of some residence2

a telephone connection2

she reported several anonymous calls2

he heard the phone ringing but didn't want to take the call2

an instruction that interrupts the program being executed2

Pascal performs calls by simply giving the name of the routine to be executed2

the characteristic sound produced by a bird2

a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition2

a request2

many calls for Christmas stories2

not many calls for buggywhips2

a demand especially in the phrase2

the call of duty2

a demand for a show of hands in a card game2

after two raises there was a call2

a demand by a broker that a customer deposit enough to bring his margin up to the minimum requirement2

rouse somebody from sleep with a call2

I was called at 5 A.M. this morning2

consider or regard as being2

I would not call her beautiful2

challenge the sincerity or truthfulness of2

call the speaker on a question of fact2

utter in a loud voice or announce2

He called my name2

The auctioneer called the bids2

order, summon, or request for a specific duty or activity, work, role2

He was already called 4 times for jury duty2

They called him to active military duty2

order or request or give a command for2

The unions called a general strike for Sunday2

lure by imitating the characteristic call of an animal2

get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone2

I tried to call you all night2

Take two aspirin and call me in the morning2

order, request, or command to come2

She was called into the director's office2

declare in the capacity of an umpire or referee2

call a runner out2

challenge (somebody) to make good on a statement; charge with or censure for an offense2

He deserves to be called on that2

require the presentation of for redemption before maturation2

utter a sudden loud cry2

make a prediction about; tell in advance2

ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality2

He called me a bastard2

She called her children lazy and ungrateful2

utter a characteristic note or cry2

bluejays called to one another2

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to2

send a message or attempt to reach someone by radio, phone, etc.; make a signal to in order to transmit a message2

Hawaii is calling!2

A transmitter in Samoa was heard calling2

read aloud to check for omissions or absentees2

indicate a decision in regard to2

call balls and strikes behind the plate2

give the calls (to the dancers) for a square dance2

make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands2

He called his trump2

demand payment of (a loan)2

call a meeting; invite or command to meet2

The Wannsee Conference was called to discuss the `Final Solution'2

The new dean calls meetings every week2

pay a brief visit2

The mayor likes to call on some of the prominent citizens2

make a stop in a harbour2

The ship will call in Honolulu tomorrow2

greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name2

She calls him by first name2

stop or postpone because of adverse conditions, such as bad weather2

call a football game2

To attempt to establish a voice conversation with another person from a phone, computer or mobile device.1

To transfer program execution to some section of code (usually a subroutine) while saving the necessary information to allow execution to resume at the calling point when the called section has completed execution. When a subroutine call occurs, one or more values (known as arguments or parameters) are often passed to the subroutine, which can then use and sometimes modify these values.1

A voice session that can be conducted between two or more telephones, two or more devices (such as computers or PDAs), or between two or more such devices and telephones.1